Police: Bristol Man Spit On, Tried To Bite Officers

BRISTOL — A local man was arrested Thursday after police say he assaulted a woman then spit in a responding officer's face.

Gregory Lamboy, 29, of 120 Blakeslee St., was charged with assault on a police officer, interfering with an officer, criminal violation of a protection order, trespassing, third-degree assault, risk of injury, breach of peace and possession of marijuana, police said. He was held with bail set at $175,000 and is scheduled to appear in court Friday.

According to police, officers responded to a complaint of a domestic disturbance at the Blakeslee Street apartment building about 2:50 p.m. Police said Lamboy assaulted a woman at the address who had a protective order against him.

Lamboy was hiding in a closet when the officers arrived and refused to come out, police said. When he eventually exited the closet, a struggle ensued and Lamboy spit in the face of an officer, police said. Lamboy also allegedly tried to bite the officer.

Lamboy was additionally charged with two counts of failure to appear on previous charges.